US Bridges

US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Cocalico Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S.W. of Pa 772 · Structure no. 000000000021089

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,941
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,941 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,900 by 2032. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 222 Nb; SR 0222
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1 Mi. S.W. of Pa 772
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.11716, -76.23191
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,941 (2023)
Projected traffic32,900 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Cocalico Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 25,941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.